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There may be some interesting aboriginal food offerings up in Whistler... check out this link from the Georgia Straight. Of particular interest may be the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre and also what the Four Seasons is doing at their bistro, Fifty Two 80.
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While not a tasting menu per se and not featuring rabbit.... I was at a dinner this past weekend that included:
OCTOBER 18 DINNER MENU
MIXED OLIVES
WARMED GOAT BRIE WITH PESTO
CHICKEN LIVER CROSTINI
MUSHROOM PATE
PRAWNS IN COCONUT MASALA - from vij’s cookbook
CHICKEN SATAY BITES
MOROCCAN LAMB STEW - with dates and apricots
COUSCOUS
BIB LETTUCE AND ENDIVE WITH VINAIGRETTE
STILTON CHEESECAKE WITH RHUBARB COMPOTE
The chicken liver crostini was outstanding.... perhaps this would work with rabbit livers
Mushroom pate also offered an assortment of mushrooms in which you could incorporate your oyster mushrooms...
These were are wine pairings (sparklings with the appetizer bites, reds with the main course and the Moscato with dessert)
1. Veuve du Vernay
french brut sparkling wine
2. Moet & Chandon
french brut imperial champagne
3. Yarrabank cuvee 2001
Devaux Yering
australian sparkling wine
4. Dominio de Ugarte
spanich Rioja Reserva 2003
5. Les Alcusses 2005
spanish red wine
6. Gianpiero Marrone 2007
Sole d'Oro Moscato d'Asti
italian sparkling wine
Edit to add: now that I've looked at your previous dinner I see that I am way, way of course with my suggestions..... l look forward to seeing what you come up with :-)
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yea thats the one, but now i'm wondering the name of the place above, as its not okada
Osaka Teppanyaki, perhaps?
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Forget about Araxi's though. Overpriced, over-rated and the place has the ambience of an airport terminal.
Hope this helped.
Keep on shucking
Oyster Guy
Very neighbourly of you, OG! I'd probably want to diss Araxi too if I worked at the restaurant that often played second fiddle to it.
OG has been nothing but up front about where he works and he has lived and worked in Whistler for a long time. I’d say that qualifies him to make fair comment on what places are preferable to eat at. Not to mention his extremely generous offer to Sobaicecream of the first dozen oysters being on him… not something everyone would do and something he has done before. Pretty damn hospitable and generous imnsho.
So why diss him? What's up with that?
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I think I have that exact same toaster, those bagels look suspiciously like ones from Solly's, and I think you can buy most of those ingredients in North America... but heck, what do I know.
Snowangel says a long flight.... but, from where?
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Things in our family have been crazy of late - there just aren't enough hours in the day. I'm considering a personal chef service to get through the next few weeks, and wondered if anyone has any recommendations for personal chefs in the Lower Mainland? I found listings, but it's tough to make a decision without knowing anything about how the food tastes!
If anyone can help me out, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Not exactly personal chef services but perhaps something like this might fit the bill….
Oops... I linked through without reviewing their website.... they used to do private meals... doesn't look like they do so anymore. Sorry!
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Okay, menu is ready for Metro....sticking to our 'by the ounce' theme I have decided to set the menu up as three seafood or three meat choices!!!!!
I am interested to see what happens this year; last year City Dine (which we extended two weeks because of demand) were our busiest days of the year!
Here is the menu we are working on....
First Course
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Heirloom tomato, mozzarella and avocado salad, pistou oil, balsamic molasses
(or)
Grilled Citrus Humboldt Calamari
Lime-Habanero, coconut and garlic sautéed gai lan
Main Course
Three Samplings From the Land
Niocla Valley deer; Berkshire pork tenderloin; certified Angus striploin
(or)
Three Samplings From the Sea
Albacore tuna; sablefish; Dungeness crab
Dessert
Baked Cheesecake Mousse
Caramelized apple purée, walnut cookie, green apple espuma
(or)
Chocolate Canadian Maple “Moose” Torte
Paté of B.C. orchard fruits and berries
Wow... that looks delicious!
And, upon perusing the site the menu at Rare looks pretty damn fine as well. In fact, I think they are the two most interesting menus of the bunch...
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I can't remember where, but I recently read about a woman in West Vancouver who makes old fashioned style pickles. She also makes what sounded like tomato chow-chow. Anyone else pick up on this? Know the company / brand name?
The company mentioned in the NS Outlook article is Tarragon Foods, owned by Andrea Gray-Grant (of North Van, not West Van).
and low and behold, you can buy these pickles right down on GI at Edible British Columbia
Personally, I'm a fan of Big Don's pickles from the farmer's markets.
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Hello!
Does anyone know where I can find maraschino liqueur in Vancouver/Burnaby/Richmond? It's not available in the BC liquor stores. I believe Luxardo brand makes this. Thanks!
I've purchased the Luxardo Brand at Qzina in Toronto. There is a Qzina in Vancouver, so I suspect you could purchase it there too.
well.. a wee google search turns up this: http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/397950
but if you truly can't find what you are looking for give me a call.. I have the fancy pants stuff and I’ll never use it all no matter how many black forest cakes I bake (not many)
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...I've come to the conclusion that green-grass is part of the BC (red) terroir.
And just what kind of grass are you talking about....LOL
I've fortunately weaned myself off the Saltspring Vineyards wines long ago. All that hemp culture on the island really permeates the vines.
I have no tolerance for the regional/seasonal hippy-shack, green-grass taste.
I prefer tobacco any day.
Memo - when vacationing in Cuba, my bottom line is a tan mark
Garry Oaks Vineyard has a blurb about Salt Spring's terroir here.
Strangely enough, no mention of hemp.
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Question for you guys up in Canada...
Do you guys have an interenet company that is a distributor for fine chocolate bars? In the USA we have chocosphere.com and worldwidechocolate.com but I havent found any for my neighbor to the north. I am very interested in this and would like any info on companies that would distributor fine chocolate(like chocolate bars, guittard, amedei, valrhona, callebaut, scharffenberger....)
Thanks in advance for your help,
Robert
www.chocolateguild.com
Never heard of one.. perhaps there is an untapped market for you...........
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Robert,
Try Wild Sweets, they have some very interesting chocolates you can order on-line.
Interesting... I have heard good things about their chocolates.. but.. I have to say the batch of truffles I picked up at Edible BC on Granville Island were less than stellar. Not sure if this was a bad batch, or just something I was not used to. Very strange texture, hard on the outside and somewhat marshmallowy in the middle. Ultimately, the texture seemed artificial and was not pleasing. Perhaps, just not to my taste, but at $27 a box, I'd think long and hard about buying them again.
On another note, a friend of mine swears by their chocolate bars..... perhaps that is the better bet.
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As someone who attended this special evening, I can tell you that the spirit of generosity is alive and well in Vancouver.
What a fantastic evening. Huge props to all those who worked tirelessly to make this evening possible.
The food was fantastic and for all those who are curious, here is the menu:
Champagne and canapés
Cauliflower & truffle shooter
Pumpkin ravioli * beurre noisette emulsion * amarettini-sage crumble
Fennel risotto * neon squid * malt-cured oak-smoked bacon
Duck soup * black beluga lentils * evergreen organic autumn vegetables
Butter-sautéed sablefish * tarragon * chanterelle & porcini mushrooms * apple puree
Blue Goose organic beef tenderloin * Dungeness mashed potatoes * red wine reduction
Okanagan apples five ways (gala, ambrosia, granny smith)
Local cheeses & charcuterie
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What a night! Goes to show what a small group of people with big hearts can do to help another.
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Mr. Maw, color me embarrassed on your behalf, for you have omitted from your listing perhaps the finest food periodical on the planet -- and it's published right there in Vancouver:
Forks & Corks, published by the Greater Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau, arrives in my mailbox quarterly. I spend three months waiting -- nay, pining -- for Forks & Corks, and when it arrives I drop everything else and read every word. If anybody calls me during those four minutes, I don't answer the phone. I don't use the lavatory. I don't even make love to my wife -- my wife! -- during that time. It would be unthinkable.
Thank you for listening.
Obviously... it sucks...
Any other point you were trying to make?
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Lori, I have very much enjoyed your blog.... it has been extremely fascinating to get a glimpse of your daily life. You have described your days so eloquently.
I have one quick question.... what is going on, on the wall behind everyone at your dinner table? It looks like a chart of some kind and I am most curious to know what it represents.
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There's a new fusion restaurant opening up (or perhaps it's open... I couldn't tell from across the street) on West Broadway at MacKenzie. It is right beside what I think is the 2nd Cupcakes location (if they are the very bright pink place.
) Name begins with an "S", alas I can't recall the rest of the letters more precisely.
It's in the spot that housed Ted's Place many moons ago IIRC. A bit of a dubious spot... will be interesting to see how it pans out. Hopefully well. On another note, I walked by Karv (resto that has taken over the old Adesso location at 1st and Yew) this afternoon and the menu looks quite imaginative and is reasonably priced.
Poked my head inside to check out the renos and the decor is a tad on the dark side... but I'm guessing that they are going for a "nightclub" feel. A couple of guys were on the patio having burgers so I asked them how the food was and they said "great". We had a brief conversation about the fact that it was a tricky location and they said they thought that this concept would do well. Time will tell I suppose.
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Happy Belated Birthday and Happy QueensDay!
I am really enjoying your blog! You certainly give us all a bird’s eye view into what it might be like to live in your part of the world. And I, for one, am jealous!
Also... have to agree with Jack(al)…where are the hopjes (in case that means something besides delicious coffee flavoured candies…. I am referring to the candies)
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Paper on the windows of Soupspoons... or whatever the heck it was called... on West 4th opposite Capers. I meant to cross the street and read the notice on the windows but got caught up in a conversation with my favorite alternative newspaper seller.
'Tis it true that the rumors are correct and "Fish Cafe' will be opening there soon?
About time something interesting happened in the 'hood.
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As far as I can tell, nothing has been posted about Banff for a looooong time. However, you may wish to peruse the following: Banff restaurants, cheap and cheerful in the mountains
Upon reviewing the above thread... I see that I already made linkys to most of the previous Banff commentary. Don't think there's been anything much since.
However, perhaps someone new will chime in. Bon Chance
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Ding, Ding, Ding.. Houston we have a winner
Loving:
La Frenz Viognier
Joie Noble Blend
Laughing Stock Portfolio
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... heard that changes are in the works...... anyone have the low down?
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The vineyard sign looks like a stockmarket ticker. Aparently to make money in wine now - you need to start out with a big pile first.
Indeed it does. I was a little confused what they were when I first saw their booth. I thought initially they were a recruiting agency or an investment advice group.
When they are available, you can find a listing here
Also - I was surprised that Burrowing Owl was not widely available. Their operations in Oliver seem so large scale - but apparently you have to go to their winery or be on a mailing list of some sort. Who would have thought it?I remember this. We had to actually visit them at their estate to get on the list. Also Nichol's is tiny. It's quite literally a small barn side-house where a nice lady pours you tasters.
While Burrowing Owl would like you to purchase on-line there are a few wine shops in town that do carry there wines. Broadway International Wine Shop, Marquis Cellars, Kitsilano Wine Cellar, amongst others. They may not have all wines available but they do have some.
As to Nichol... same thing applies, if you are in town, check the small wine merchants. If not, get a few people together and order on line.
Breakfast! The most important meal of the day (2004-2011)
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A gorgeous omelet indeed! I find it odd that none of the other breakfast regulars have piped up with their admiration... perhaps they're all just stunned.
Your omelet is a thing of beauty... keep up the good work!